Its construction began in 1162 by Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine on the ruins of a Roman basilica, and work was well advanced by the end of the 12th century.

The nave and aisles are almost equal in height and width, all three of which decrease towards the west, thus enhancing the perspective.

Here, a bearded Christ appears in a mandorla with a cruciform halo, clothed in a white tunic with wine colored robes with a green border and a blue cloak.

In this panel, an abstract, almost nude body of Christ appears nailed to a ruby red cross with a blue border.

Here, she is dressed in blue and rose colored robes with her hands clasped at her breast and an expression of compassion on her face.

Next to Mary is Longinus, a bearded Roman soldier dressed in a yellow cap and blue clothes.

Under the right arm of the cross, on the outer part of the window, appears St. John dressed in yellow clothes and a blue cloak carrying a jeweled book.

Next to John is Sephaton, another Roman soldier ready to thrust upward a pole with a sponge.

[3] The bottom register of the window includes a quatrefoil design with the crucifixion of Peter at the center.

There are stylistic identifications with the Ascension panel at Le Mans, the paintings at the Baptistry of St. Jean, and the remaining windows at the cathedral.